Float help

[ApriliaBill]

I know it's not a FJ, but you guys have been very helpfull in odd repairs, so here goes. I have a 83 Seca 900, I have a damaged (cracked) float, they are plastic. I bought a set, and of course they were too big, wide and deep to work. I've searched for others, but they all look to be the same size as the wrong ones. Is there a way to repair a plastic float? Some kind of expoxy or something that will resist the fuel? I hate that this bike is sitting for such a small reason....

[FJ111200]

You could try some of that Plastidip stuff.

http://www.plastidip.com/

[Steve_in_Florida]

Is JB Weld fuel-proof?

[Pat Conlon]

JBWeld is heavy. Be careful about adding weight to the float

[SlowOldGuy]

"Regular" JB-Weld is NOT fuel-proof!

Being submerged in gasoline for a period of time makes it all rubbery and gooey.

There may be a fuel-proof JB-Weld, but I don't think I've seen any.

DavidR.

[Mark Olson]

well as silly as this may sound , I have used Testors model glue to fix pin hole leaks in floats in the past . I know it holds for up to a year.

scratched the surface good with sandpaper ,applied glue and used hairdryer to cure it.  for about 3 bucks it may be worth a try.

I know it don't sound right , but it worked.

[Steve_in_Florida]

JBWeld is heavy. Be careful about adding weight to the float

"Regular" JB-Weld is NOT fuel-proof!

Being submerged in gasoline for a period of time makes it all rubbery and gooey.

There may be a fuel-proof JB-Weld, but I don't think I've seen any.

DavidR.

This is why I ask!

I read that there are a couple of different JB Weld products, but none listed are specifically "fuel-proof". I also read that you should avoid using alcohol to prep the surface when using JB Weld. (Didn't know that!)

According to the JB Weld web site FAQ's, "When fully cured, J-B Weld is completely resistant to water, gasoline, and about every other petroleum product or automotive chemical."

Here are my references:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JB_Weld

http://www.jbweld.com/faqs/

The model cement solution sounds plausible, too.

Steve

[racerrad8]

Bill,

Shoot me an email. The float is still available from Yamaha and I am checking the price now.

Also, I do have access to aftermarket floats but I would like to confirm the brand & part number you bought to see if you got the correct ones or if that is a way I can go as well.

Randy - RPM
randy@rpmracingca.com

[racerrad8]

Bill,

After I posted, I was still doing some checking and according to Yamaha the float for the 1983 Seca XJ900RK use the same float as the FJ.

A picture of your float would help me determine that as well and I have those in stock.

Randy - RPM

[ApriliaBill]

Pics on the way. I didn't go to Yamaha because their stuff is usually pretty expensive. I've restored a few bikes over the years scraping parts from various areas. But I might have to bite the bullet this time...

[Flying Scotsman]

How about this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-XS400-XS650-FJ600-FJ900-FJ1100-FJ1200-FLOAT-/370707560957?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564fe479fd&vxp=mtr

Or find a used one from someone near by so you dont have to ship it.

If you cant find one local make me an offer I have one im in Illinois.

[rktmanfj]

Are the floats made of ABS?   

[ApriliaBill]

How about this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-XS400-XS650-FJ600-FJ900-FJ1100-FJ1200-FLOAT-/370707560957?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564fe479fd&vxp=mtr

Or find a used one from someone near by so you dont have to ship it.

If you cant find one local make me an offer I have one im in Illinois.

That's what I ordered, way too wide, deep and big for my carbs.

[ApriliaBill]

Are the floats made of ABS?   

Yep....

[rktmanfj]

Are the floats made of ABS?   

Yep....

Why not just use some ABS cement to melt the leak together?